Orange Cake (Portokalopita)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice two oranges in half.
  2. 2Juice the oranges.
  3. 3Roll and slice 300g of filo pastry.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of sugar to a bowl.
  5. 5Grate orange zest into the sugar until it turns yellow.
  6. 6Add 2 eggs to the bowl.
  7. 7Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
  8. 8Pour in 225ml of oil.
  9. 9Add yogurt and the juice of 2 oranges.
  10. 10Whisk the mixture until well combined.
  11. 11Add baking powder to the mixture.
  12. 12Fold in the sliced filo pastry.
  13. 13Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
  14. 14Bake the cake.
  15. 15Pour syrup over the baked cake.

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges
  • 300 g filo pastry
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Orange zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 225 ml oil
  • yogurt
  • baking powder

Equipment

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